Slappie 9 #1 May 20, 2003 As hard as it is for me to do. I've decided not to try and get back in the air. Maybe one day I'll want to jump again. But at this time in my life I don't "feel it" who knows. I've placed ads in the classifieds for those who wish to see what I have for sale. {not plugging really} I will miss all my friends. Now if my stuff is still here. Who knows it might not sell I may take up the sport again. I'm in one of those inbetween cycles. Where I want to jump - but dont want to jump... As far as the forums go, I hope you guys dont mind a whuffo among you posting here and there. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 May 20, 2003 I'm to hear that man. I know you'll get back into the sport eventually, and prlbably kick yourself for not doing it sooner, too. So, you sending the main back to NacMac?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 May 20, 2003 no whuffo in you! you KNOW why we do it! so I doubt you would say WHUFFO you jump outta dem planes! lol I hope you find the spark again SOONER then selling your gear! if youve really decided to grow roots. the best of luck to ya. MAKE you decisioon with a smile! but dont feel you have to leave US. if you are seriously thinking of selling your gear post it in the classifieds here...My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #4 May 20, 2003 Quote I've decided not to try and get back in the air cool i really respect you for your desision,you made a which choise which only you can take,and only you can redeside if you want to.. Quote I will miss all my friends Why?are you about to travel away?If they cant talk to you while you desided not to jump,then they aint true freinds!!! Wish you the best Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #5 May 20, 2003 QuoteSo, you sending the main back to NacMac? Sure unless he has something else he wants me to do with it. I have to pull it, the rig is at the DZ waiting for me to pick it up. I just got the reserve repaked etc.. Was on my way to getting back in the air. Oh well.. Nac lemme know what'cha want. I can get it shipped to ya next week. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katzeye 0 #6 May 20, 2003 Slappie - I hear your pain. I'm in the same situation. Love the sport, love the people, don't have the motivation to jump right now. I firmly believe life goes in cycles, and in my case, this is one of those cycles where I just am not skydiving. I've known tons of people who take a couple years off, come back for a couple years, etc. No worries, we'll always be skydivers and we'll always smile when we remember those great feelings! Blue skies, LA* Is a chicken omelette redundant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #7 May 20, 2003 You ain't no whuffo!!! Hey man, best wishes in whatever you want to do and I hope you get back...time will tell.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 May 20, 2003 QuoteI've known tons of people who take a couple years off, come back for a couple years, etc. I personally believe society is a better place with me in the sky! its my therapy, my CHI, my home! I need it. I hope you find that symbiotic feeling with our great blue again slappie!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #9 May 20, 2003 Slappie - if it makes you feel any better - I sold my gear - I am taking a break as well...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #10 May 20, 2003 Quote Slappie - if it makes you feel any better - I sold my gear - I am taking a break as well...... You've got to be kidding me?!? WoW!! *faint* maybe we can have a beer and talk each other into jumping again "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #11 May 20, 2003 Sure anytime...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base704 0 #12 May 20, 2003 careful little girlYou can get a lot more done with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #13 May 20, 2003 My my my - I didn't stalkers could get jealous that fast......hehehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #14 May 20, 2003 Slappie that sucks, but it's understandable; I've almost doen the same a few times. Check your mail I'm intrested in some of your gear. thanks. .:skip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumprunner 0 #15 May 21, 2003 Dude, why dont you just settle down? Dont sell any equipment or youre going to regret it. So maybe you just dont feel like the risk taking adventure right now, so what??? Go out on a date, do something else, get back in the air when you feel like it. Whats the rush? You dont have to be skydiving ALL THE TIME to be a skydiver. You do it when you feel like doing it, and if you dont feel like it, do something else for awhile. I think youre getting down on yourself for no reason at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #16 May 21, 2003 Voice of experience: never sell your last rig. Especially if it's one you got as a present from your dad. I made that mistake.......once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #17 May 21, 2003 "Oh well.. Nac lemme know what'cha want. I can get it shipped to ya next week. " I'll pm you a shipping address for the main, and the spare container. I didn't want them back under these cicumstances, but I understand what your going through. No biggie. We all need a time out occasionally. I'll re-unite this gear with its reserve, and maybe it will help another fledgling find their wings. Right now I can't use the X-box, if you want it fine, if not, offer it to a kids' home/charity/AOT/sell it and save the kittens, whatever. It has served its purpose. Slappie, you were a friend to me in Texas, you've got a friend in Aberdeen, whether your jumping or not, if ever you get sent over here. I have a litre of Jagermeister in the cupboard with your name on it!.... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #18 May 21, 2003 I'm sorry Slappie (holy cow TG!). I just sold my rig as well, but those who knew me knew it was coming. I'm keeping the guts, the Cypres, though and the rest of my stuff because I don't intend on quitting. It's just financial break for right now. I'll show Merrick's rig what it's like to be REALLY jumped for a while You'll never be a whuffo Slappie. You know. You and TG will be back. I'm willing to lay bets on how long it will take too! Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #19 May 21, 2003 Quote Slappie - I hear your pain. I'm in the same situation. Love the sport, love the people, don't have the motivation to jump right now. I firmly believe life goes in cycles, and in my case, this is one of those cycles where I just am not skydiving. I've known tons of people who take a couple years off, come back for a couple years, etc. No worries, we'll always be skydivers and we'll always smile when we remember those great feelings! Blue skies, LA* Dido! I am going thru the exact same thing I'm trying my best to get back in the air though~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #20 May 21, 2003 Hey thanks everyone. This makes me feel good Like I just told someone in a PM. I'm rediscovering other things in my life that brought me happiness. Jetskis, fishing, boating etc.. Other things I used to do before I found the wounderous sky! They've been calling my name for awhile. The sky has become a faint whisper it once was. Maybe it'll scream at me again. I'm a very semi-active person and I don't normaly settle down to one interest for long. I haven't "quit" skydiving, I've just taken a vacation to do other things. I haven't made a jump since July last year. I took the rig in for a repak 3 weeks ago. I meant to make a jump the following weekend, to get my knees in the breeze.. Well I just never went back to pick it up.. As far as the rig goes and selling it. I've placed an ad here on DZ.com "if" I get what I want for it. Then I'll probably sell it. It's a firm price. If not. Hey, it goes into the closet for some storage. I'm sure when I feel like getting back into the sport my rig will be there and willing to save my life again "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #21 May 21, 2003 hmmm.. I thought it was just me. But I took some time off, mostly because I am unemployed and can't justify blowing $ at the DZ right now. But it's also happened before. I have a lot of other interests & things to do on the weekends, skydiving is only one of them. So yeah, I also have gone thru long wuffo periods. and I did the same thing...took my rig to the DZ for a re-pack & didn't pick it up. o well, weather's been mostly shit anyway. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #22 May 22, 2003 Quote But I took some time off, mostly because I am unemployed and can't justify blowing $ at the DZ right now. I took 6 mos off when I got out of the military. No job=No jump. Of course.....the same week I got a job I bought a rig. Work has gotten in the way lately with no time and being nowhere near a DZ!! But....I'm back on a semi regular schedule now. I get to jump fairly often....even if it is only on weekdays sometimes. The part I hate right now is that I don't have that "family" feel at the DZ yet. I miss walking in the hangar and have at least 10 differen't people yell "Clay's here!!!!" To all at Skydive Atlanta....I miss you guys and can't wait to come back "Home!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #23 May 22, 2003 Take as much time as you need bro.. Not a big deal.. Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondeflyer7 0 #24 May 22, 2003 Quote Quote But I took some time off, mostly because I am unemployed and can't justify blowing $ at the DZ right now. I took 6 mos off when I got out of the military. No job=No jump. Of course.....the same week I got a job I bought a rig. Work has gotten in the way lately with no time and being nowhere near a DZ!! But....I'm back on a semi regular schedule now. I get to jump fairly often....even if it is only on weekdays sometimes. The part I hate right now is that I don't have that "family" feel at the DZ yet. I miss walking in the hangar and have at least 10 differen't people yell "Clay's here!!!!" To all at Skydive Atlanta....I miss you guys and can't wait to come back "Home!" Well if my opinion counts I miss you too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #25 May 22, 2003 QuoteWell if my opinion counts I miss you too Yes it does....It's funny....I traveled all this way and CSPC is a carbon copy of Rome. Small DZ....Good people! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
